platycodon

Japanese bellflower, common balloon flower, or balloon flower , Chinese bellflower , Kikyo , platycodon grandiflorum
Synonym:Campanula glauca , Platycodon glaucus ,Campanula grandiflora

Is a long grassy plant - annual family Ahpamoniteime, if for some human uses, especially as an ornamental for its flowers beauty. This is the only species of its kind, and field of natural circulation is in East Asia. Source - Wikipedia

This plant has a thick root, if flowering stems erect bearing length 70-50 cm. The leaves are rounded or chisel-shaped, size and inches, and language dentate. Leaves arranged in a counter or knitting on the stem. Large flower, about 6 cm in length, bell-shaped broad title. Header color blue, light blue, rarely white. Prior to opening the flower, bud swollen and very decorative. Monthly rash vary depending on the conditions in which the plant grows, and Israel began to bloom in early summer and early autumn. in the plant during the winter sleep. As mentioned, the species is found from East Asia - South Siberia, north - west of China, Korea and Japan. House - its natural habitat is dry meadows, rocky places bald - Forest Deciduous (winter disappeared) during the winter and spring and summer again. Plant peaks is best viewed from the second year Lstiltho.

The main use of the plant is an ornamental purposes, and for that he was brought to many countries in the world. Moreover, the plant role in traditional Chinese medicine, and is used against inflammation, and is considered as a stick in case of cough and flu. Korea, thick root of the plant served fresh As the green salad, or separate from her traditional. In plant size, usually seasonal - summer, because Shlcmah hard to survive the winter. Partial shading is needed for irrigation medium. Scope of its use is not large.
Chinese Medicine - is considered vital grass of Chinese tradition. He is a very large number of Chinese prescriptions, treatment of ulcers, respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, and injuries. Vaura is used frequently in Chinese medicine. Is defined as one of the herbs of the metal core. Her color is white (slightly yellow), spicy taste (bitter), and is used primarily to treat diseases of the organs and tissues associated with the metal: lung, colon, skin and large sinuses
# Order Asterales
# Family Campanulaceae

# Platycodon Astra Series 'Pink' -
# Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii' - violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers. 'Mariesii' is a very reliable bloomer that is pest and disease free.
# Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue' - very large blue flowers that begin in the shape of a balloon before opening, hence it's name. 'Sentimental Blue' is the most disease-resistant variety of the species.

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